The timing system is complex, and severe engine damage will occur if mistakes are made, so only highly experienced individuals should attempt this procedure. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery, remove the engine cover, loosen the right front wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle securely on jack stands, and remove the engine under cover. Remove the right front wheel and the right engine cover, then set the engine at TDC on the number one cylinder, ensuring all timing marks are aligned. Loosen the pulleys on the power steering pump, idler pulley, and crankshaft pulley, then remove the drive belt and the automatic tensioner. Support the engine with a floor jack, place a block of wood between the jack head and the engine, and remove the right engine mounting bracket. Remove the power steering pump pulley, idler pulley, and crankshaft pulley, followed by the upper and lower timing belt covers. If the timing belt is to be reused, mark it with an arrow indicating direction of travel and match marks from the belt to the sprockets for easy realignment. Remove the timing belt tensioner and then the timing belt, taking care not to turn the crankshaft or camshafts during this process. To remove the camshaft sprockets, remove the valve covers and hold the hex area of the camshaft securely with a wrench while removing the bolts. Inspect the belt for oil or dirt and visible defects, check the tensioner for oil leakage, and test the tensioner for leakdown. Remove all dirt, oil, and grease from the timing belt area, install the camshaft sprockets if removed, and align the pin hole in the sprocket with the pin in the end of the camshaft. Install the camshaft sprocket bolts and tighten them to the specified torque, ensuring all camshaft sprocket marks align with the engine marks. Compress the timing belt tensioner pushrod slowly, insert a metal pin, and then install the timing belt tensioner, tightening the bolts to the specified torque. Place the timing belt around the sprockets and pulleys in the correct order, verify that all timing marks are aligned, and pull the pin from the tensioner. Turn the crankshaft slowly through two complete revolutions by hand, and if any resistance is felt, stop immediately to check for issues. Let the engine sit for five minutes at TDC, then check the protrusion of the tensioner rod, replacing it if necessary. The remainder of the installation follows the reverse order of removal.
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